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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.51, 558.23 and 316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.51, 558.23 and 316.09 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.51 : 558.23 = 316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.51/558.23 = 316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.51x = 558.23 × 316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.51x = 176,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,450.04/404.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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